Burnley have punched above their weight in the Premier League for six consecutive seasons, but financial gravity has finally caught up with the Clarets and at the worst possible time.
The east Lancashire club was relegated on Sunday after losing 2-1 to Newcastle United at Turf Moor, while rivals Leeds United won 2-1 away at Brentford and survived.
Any side dropping out of the Premier League faces an immediate hit on income to the tune of around £60M, as they lose the £100M-plus in TV money and pick up a £40M parachute payment in the first year, to soften their fall.